Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, is ensuring 29 young athletes from the Northern Rivers region are supported in their pursuit of sporting excellence.
At a Local Sporting Champions Award event, Mr Hogan presented each recipient with a certificate recognising their achievements, and confirmed their grant support through the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program.
“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the national and state stage,” Mr Hogan said.
“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.
“The Northern Rivers has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.
“Unfortunately, succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions. I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.
“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy.
“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au.”
Northern Rivers Sporting Champions
- Amahli Adams – Goonellabah, Netball
- Amirah Shah – East Lismore, Athletics
- Bailey Skinner – Alstonville, Cross Country
- Bryce Byrne – Casino, Rugby Union
- Chloe Kiss – Keerrong, Athletics
- Crystal Gill – Casino, Athletics
- Ella Davey – Caniaba, Netball
- Evie North – Wollongbar, Touch Football
- Finley Gleeson – Koonorigan, Sailing/Yachting
- Gus Collings – Caniaba, Softball
- Indie Walker – Casino, Athletics
- Isabelle Slater – Wollongbar, Touch Football
- Jed Duignan – Evans Head, Rugby Union
- John Bull – Georgica, Cricket
- Latrell Lowah – Evans Head, Athletics
- Lucas Murray – East Lismore, Rugby Union
- Mackenzee Daley – Geneva, Athletics
- Mackenzie Skinner – Alstonville, Water Polo
- Mason Creighton-Stephenson – Lismore, Water Polo
- Mikayla Evely – Richmond Hill, Athletics
- Mikayla Krassos – South Lismore, Netball
- Nate Walters – Kyogle, Netball
- Patrick Silver – Lynwood, Athletics
- Primrose Scott – Alstonville, Water Polo
- Reuben Chee – Alstonville, Water Polo
- Ruth Byrnes – Meerschaum Vale, Rugby Union
- Taj Vantaggiato – Goonellabah, Athletics
- Piper Coughran – Swan Bay, Boccia
- Jada Kliewer – Geneva, Athletics
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